1939 – At Shibe Park‚ the Yankees bombard the feeble A’s, 18 – 4, as Steve Sundra (6-0) coasts to the win. Babe Dahlgren has 4 hits‚ including a solo homer in the 6th and a grand slam an inning later. He drives in 6 runs. Joe Gordon adds his 18th homer of the year.

On August 12, 1939 — 1939 – At Shibe Park‚ the Yankees bombard the feeble A’s, 18 – 4, as Steve Sundra (6-0) coasts to the win. Babe Dahlgren has 4 hits‚ including a solo homer in the 6th and a grand slam an inning later. He drives in 6 runs. Joe Gordon adds his 18th homer of the year.

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